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Welcome to Choose your cave tour Explore a self-guided cave Chillagoe–Mungana Caves Ranger-guided tours run daily (except Christmas Day). There are several caves you can explore without a guide. National Park Book and pay for your tickets in advance from The Hub. You need to be fit and well-prepared. Venture deep into a mysterious underground world of Donna Cave 9am Carry at least two torches, a first-aid kit, water, and grand caverns and exquisite limestone formations, then, 830m return (1hr), moderate grade sturdy footwear and go with at least one other above ground, explore the savannah landscape dotted with Descend through a narrow cave entrance into a hidden person. Be prepared to encounter steep slopes, large limestone outcrops and discover the region’s fascinating world. Discover enchanting columns, sparkling crystals and boulders, low overhangs and uneven loose surfaces. mining heritage. surprising cave decorations illuminated in the darkness. Take care, especially after rain. (To cave: 180m walk with 50 steps from Donna Cave Join us on ranger-guided tours of stunning car park. Inside cave: 470m walk with 330 very steep The Archways limestone caves and find out what’s really special ladder-like steps). 220m return (about 30min), easy grade about Chillagoe. Ramble though this semi-open cave system and be Chillagoe Rangers Trezkinn Cave 11am surprised by sudden shafts of sunlight and many shadowy 830m return (45min), moderate grade tunnels. Access from The Archways car park in Mungana, The caves are full of nature’s magnificence, the Explore a steel catwalk encircling a huge mass of limestone. 15km from Chillagoe. tour is adventurous and the rangers are very Be delighted by the ‘chandelier’, a spectacular cluster of knowledgeable. You can have a very special stalactites, bathed in spotlights. (To cave: 300m track with Bauhinia Cave experience here. 140 steps from Donna Cave car park. Inside cave: 230m walk 300m return (about 20min), difficult grade Lisa (visitor) with 250 very steep ladder-like steps). Squeeze through a dark, narrow crevice and scramble down large boulders into an open chamber. Catch your Royal Arch 1.30pm breath and marvel at the beauty of this underground world. 1.3km return (1.5hr), easy/moderate grade Access from Donna Cave car park. Explore a labyrinth of passages and 11 lofty caverns with hand-held lamps. Glimpse darting bats, spot ancient marine Pompeii Cave Pompeii Cave fossils and admire limestone formations. (To cave: 250m 600m return (about © Greg Watson walk from Royal Arch car park. Inside cave: 800m walk with 50min), difficult grade 300 steps and low overhangs). Clamber down a short steep slope into a boulder- filled cleft in the rock. Am I able to do a cave tour? Explore a dark passage Caves can be challenging. Chillagoe caves include many flights of stairs, very steep ladder-type steps, narrow where your torchlight passages and low overhangs. Claustrophobia, fear of will reveal intricate cave heights, pain when climbing steps, heart conditions, formations and bats shortness of breath, back pain or lack of flexibility may roosting in dark crevices. prevent you from safely doing a tour. Access from Donna Cave car park. Donna Cave © Tourism Tropical North Qld
Photo (front): Donna Cave © Tourism Tropical North Qld. Qld. North Tropical Tourism © Cave Donna (front): Photo
resources. and energy save to paper eco-friendly on Printed
printing. of time the at accurate 2020, November Bp1794
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from town. from
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2020. Queensland of ©State
unsealed road to car park, 2.3km 2.3km park, car to road unsealed
Smelters
where signposted; follow signs on on signs follow signposted; where
Chillagoe Chillagoe
cross Chillagoe Creek; turn right right turn Creek; Chillagoe cross
Greg Watson Greg ©
Drive west on Queen Street; Street; Queen on west Drive Chillagoe Smelters Chillagoe
park. car to site art rock
2km on gravel road past Mungana Mungana past road gravel on 2km
qld.gov.au/ParkBrochures at at
Mungana turn right where signposted; drive drive signposted; where right turn
online available also is brochure This
The Archways, Archways, The west on Burke Developmental Road; Road; Developmental Burke on west
Chillagoe Creek; continue 15km 15km continue Creek; Chillagoe @QldParks; #QldParks @QldParks;
Drive west on Queen Street; cross cross Street; Queen on west Drive
park alerts park qldnationalparks
Scan to check check to Scan
Trezkinn caves Trezkinn follow signs to car parks. parks. car to signs follow
(access, closures and conditions) and closures (access,
Bauhinia and and Bauhinia
out of town; cross a cattle grid; grid; cattle a cross town; of out qld.gov.au/ParkAlerts including Pompeii, Pompeii, including
left into Frew Street; follow the road road the follow Street; Frew into left
Balancing Rock Rock Balancing
qld.gov.au/NationalParks
Drive west on Queen Street; turn turn Street; Queen on west Drive Donna Cave and and Cave Donna
information Further
unsealed road to car park. car to road unsealed
Bolwarra Road; drive 4.3km on on 4.3km drive Road; Bolwarra
Royal Arch Cave Arch Royal
Christmas Day. Christmas
Chillagoe Creek; turn left onto onto left turn Creek; Chillagoe
except everyday 8am–3.30pm, hours: Opening Drive west on Queen Street; cross cross Street; Queen on west Drive
Chillagoe (cash, EFTPOS and payment cards accepted). accepted). cards payment and EFTPOS (cash, Chillagoe
From Chillagoe Hub to: Hub Chillagoe From Collect tickets from the Chillagoe Hub, 21–23 Queen Street, Street, Queen 21–23 Hub, Chillagoe the from tickets Collect
park the around Getting
[email protected] a tour tour a
Scan to book book to Scan
enquiries: email For
qld.gov.au/ChillagoeCaves or book online at at online book or
qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or phone 13 19 40. 19 13 phone or
7111 4094 (07) phone bookings tour cave For
at conditions road check out, set you Before
Cave tour tickets tour Cave
unsealed, 4WDs recommended). 4WDs unsealed,
Ootaan Road and Burke Developmental Road (mostly (mostly Road Developmental Burke and Road Ootaan
Please take your rubbish with you. No rubbish bins provided. bins rubbish No you. with rubbish your take Please •
From Undara From : 200km (3hr) via Gulf Developmental Road, Road, Developmental Gulf via (3hr) 200km :
damaged. easily
National Park National
last 32km, suitable for 2WDs). for suitable 32km, last
and irreplaceable are sites art Rock imagery. rock
along Burke Development Road (some unsealed sections in in sections unsealed (some Road Development Burke along
At rock art sites, avoid raising dust and don’t touch the the touch don’t and dust raising avoid sites, art rock At •
Mungana Caves Caves Mungana
From Atherton From : 179km (2.5hr) via Mareeba and Dimbulah Dimbulah and Mareeba via (2.5hr) 179km :
acids in your skin can damage them. damage can skin your in acids Natural
last 32km, suitable for 2WDs). for suitable 32km, last In the caves, avoid touching the cave formations. formations. cave the touching avoid caves, the In •
Chillagoe–
the Burke Developmental Road (some unsealed sections in in sections unsealed (some Road Developmental Burke the chase or scare them. scare or chase
From Cairns From : 215km (3hr) via Mareeba and Dimbulah along along Dimbulah and Mareeba via (3hr) 215km : Enjoy watching wildlife but don’t be tempted to feed, feed, to tempted be don’t but wildlife watching Enjoy •
Caring for the park the for Caring park the to Getting Queensland National Parks National Queensland
Welcome to Choose your cave tour Explore a self-guided cave Chillagoe–Mungana Caves Ranger-guided tours run daily (except Christmas Day). There are several caves you can explore without a guide. National Park Book and pay for your tickets in advance from The Hub. You need to be fit and well-prepared. Venture deep into a mysterious underground world of Donna Cave 9am Carry at least two torches, a first-aid kit, water, and grand caverns and exquisite limestone formations, then, 830m return (1hr), moderate grade sturdy footwear and go with at least one other above ground, explore the savannah landscape dotted with Descend through a narrow cave entrance into a hidden person. Be prepared to encounter steep slopes, large limestone outcrops and discover the region’s fascinating world. Discover enchanting columns, sparkling crystals and boulders, low overhangs and uneven loose surfaces. mining heritage. surprising cave decorations illuminated in the darkness. Take care, especially after rain. (To cave: 180m walk with 50 steps from Donna Cave Join us on ranger-guided tours of stunning car park. Inside cave: 470m walk with 330 very steep The Archways limestone caves and find out what’s really special ladder-like steps). 220m return (about 30min), easy grade about Chillagoe. Ramble though this semi-open cave system and be Chillagoe Rangers Trezkinn Cave 11am surprised by sudden shafts of sunlight and many shadowy 830m return (45min), moderate grade tunnels. Access from The Archways car park in Mungana, The caves are full of nature’s magnificence, the Explore a steel catwalk encircling a huge mass of limestone. 15km from Chillagoe. tour is adventurous and the rangers are very Be delighted by the ‘chandelier’, a spectacular cluster of knowledgeable. You can have a very special stalactites, bathed in spotlights. (To cave: 300m track with Bauhinia Cave experience here. 140 steps from Donna Cave car park. Inside cave: 230m walk 300m return (about 20min), difficult grade Lisa (visitor) with 250 very steep ladder-like steps). Squeeze through a dark, narrow crevice and scramble down large boulders into an open chamber. Catch your Royal Arch 1.30pm breath and marvel at the beauty of this underground world. 1.3km return (1.5hr), easy/moderate grade Access from Donna Cave car park. Explore a labyrinth of passages and 11 lofty caverns with hand-held lamps. Glimpse darting bats, spot ancient marine Pompeii Cave Pompeii Cave fossils and admire limestone formations. (To cave: 250m 600m return (about © Greg Watson walk from Royal Arch car park. Inside cave: 800m walk with 50min), difficult grade 300 steps and low overhangs). Clamber down a short steep slope into a boulder- filled cleft in the rock. Am I able to do a cave tour? Explore a dark passage Caves can be challenging. Chillagoe caves include many flights of stairs, very steep ladder-type steps, narrow where your torchlight passages and low overhangs. Claustrophobia, fear of will reveal intricate cave heights, pain when climbing steps, heart conditions, formations and bats shortness of breath, back pain or lack of flexibility may roosting in dark crevices. prevent you from safely doing a tour. Access from Donna Cave car park. Donna Cave © Tourism Tropical North Qld Take a walk See Chillagoe’s remarkable landscape above the ground.
Walk during the cooler parts of the day, carry drinking water, wear a hat and sturdy footwear, and make sure you stay on the walking track.
Chillagoe Smelters Once the centre of a thriving mining industry that brought wealth and development to the Chillagoe area, today the Walk Distance, time, grade Starts from Details Chillagoe Smelters are a fascinating ruin. Follow walking Climb a rough track for a great photo of Balancing Rock— tracks to viewing shelters and gaze over this significant Balancing 440m return (20 min), Balancing Rock a spectacular limestone outcrop. Enjoy views of the surrounding heritage site. The distinctive chimneys stand as reminders Rock track Grade 4 car park of the gritty bustling workforce, heavily-loaded ore trains open woodlands as you catch your breath. and large-scale innovative industry that gave life to this site This track meanders through open woodland of eucalypts Donna Cave between 1901 and 1943. 2km return (1hr), Donna Cave and ironwoods. Look out for wallaroos or agile wallabies to Balancing Grade 3 car park resting in the shade and listen for the ‘laughing’ calls of Rock blue-winged kookaburras. Please stay within the visitors’ area at the smelters. You can appreciate the size and Take an easy ramble through open woodland, past the layout of the site from viewing shelters and walking Royal 6km return (2.5hr), Balancing Rock Wullumba art site, and cross the paperbark-lined Chillagoe tracks. This historical, industrial site is unstable and Arch track Grade 3 car park Creek. Look for the Royal Arch bluff, an imposing jagged includes pits, tanks and contaminants including limestone outcrop, rising abruptly from the landscape. asbestos. The site has been declared a restricted access area to protect public safety. Grade Suits Track description
Encounter striking People with some Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. limestone outcrops of tower karst—features of 3 bushwalking Tracks may have short steep hill sections and world scientific interest— at Balancing Rock (left). experience many steps. Chillagoe Bushwalking Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. 4 experience Ankle-supporting footwear required. recommended
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Walk during the cooler parts of the day, carry drinking water, wear a hat and sturdy footwear, and make sure you stay on the walking track.
Chillagoe Smelters Once the centre of a thriving mining industry that brought wealth and development to the Chillagoe area, today the Walk Distance, time, grade Starts from Details Chillagoe Smelters are a fascinating ruin. Follow walking Climb a rough track for a great photo of Balancing Rock— tracks to viewing shelters and gaze over this significant Balancing 440m return (20 min), Balancing Rock a spectacular limestone outcrop. Enjoy views of the surrounding heritage site. The distinctive chimneys stand as reminders Rock track Grade 4 car park of the gritty bustling workforce, heavily-loaded ore trains open woodlands as you catch your breath. and large-scale innovative industry that gave life to this site This track meanders through open woodland of eucalypts Donna Cave between 1901 and 1943. 2km return (1hr), Donna Cave and ironwoods. Look out for wallaroos or agile wallabies to Balancing Grade 3 car park resting in the shade and listen for the ‘laughing’ calls of Rock blue-winged kookaburras. Please stay within the visitors’ area at the smelters. You can appreciate the size and Take an easy ramble through open woodland, past the layout of the site from viewing shelters and walking Royal 6km return (2.5hr), Balancing Rock Wullumba art site, and cross the paperbark-lined Chillagoe tracks. This historical, industrial site is unstable and Arch track Grade 3 car park Creek. Look for the Royal Arch bluff, an imposing jagged includes pits, tanks and contaminants including limestone outcrop, rising abruptly from the landscape. asbestos. The site has been declared a restricted access area to protect public safety. Grade Suits Track description
Encounter striking People with some Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. limestone outcrops of tower karst—features of 3 bushwalking Tracks may have short steep hill sections and world scientific interest— at Balancing Rock (left). experience many steps. Chillagoe Bushwalking Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. 4 experience Ankle-supporting footwear required. recommended
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Racecourse Donna Cave to Legend Balancing Rock track National park Wullumba art site Limestone bluff © Bec Kilpatrick Balancing Rock Explore a fascinating underground world Restricted access area on a cave tour at Royal Arch (above). Look up in awe at the shawls and stalactites Balancing Waterways in the Trezkinn Cave (left). Make surprising Rock track discoveries in the Royal Arch cave (below). Sealed road Photos (unless otherwise stated): © Tourism Tropical North Qld Unsealed (formed natural) Unsealed entry roads Walking track Royal Railway line Arch track Chillagoe Creek bridge Cattle grid Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park Parking Toilets
Royal Arch Picnic table Cave Lookout Cave entrance Rock art site Airstrip Scale 0 0.5 1km Hospital No through road